At night, the moon was bright and the stars were sparse.
It was already completely dark when he returned from the territory of the sea elves.
As the Roland Empire gradually entered summer, the weather became increasingly hot. Even at night, it was stuffy and he couldn’t feel much of a breeze when walking on the streets.
Most of the people on the road were busy players running around. Some of them were busy completing quests, some were busy setting up stalls to do business, and some were simply making trouble out of boredom.
The number of players was increasing day by day and the night owls obviously came online to play. Thus, Wen Jishan simply turned Imperial City into a city that never slept.
As for the other main cities, the lights were turned off and business was closed at a certain time.
Gradually, as soon as night fell, players would gather in Imperial City. The residents of other main cities smelled business opportunities and would use the teleportation circle to go to Imperial City to set up stalls and do business.
Apart from anything else, the braves were always more generous. They were hardworking, enthusiastic, brave and kind. However, they also loved to enjoy themselves and rarely thought about tomorrow.
They preferred to earn money from the braves.
Such measures gradually made Imperial City prosperous.
Of course, there were residents who thought it was noisy but most people were supportive. They were happy to serve the braves and had truly felt the benefits of economic development.
Even the administrators of other main cities asked if they could become a city that never slept like Imperial City, but Xu Sili didn’t agree.
The current number of players was only 1.1 million at most. The number of people online at the same time at night, even at the peak, was only around one million.
Imperial City could fully meet the needs of one million people. Even if other main cities sent some people there, it might not be worth the loss in the end.
Perhaps this would be gradually opened up when the number of players sharply increased in the future. There was no need to disturb the daily life of residents now.
It took a long time to go from the Elementalist Academy to Imperial Palace.
Xu Sili didn’t let Si Sheng summon the shadow leopard. Instead, he walked with Si Sheng on the streets of the inner city and slowly walked back to the palace.
Every time he saw the increasingly prosperous and standardized city and recalled the first time he saw it, he felt a sense of accomplishment in his heart. This also made him like to go out for a walk at night.
“Dr Ding’s research seems to have made a breakthrough,” Xu Sili looked up at the dark night sky and suddenly said.
He was referring to the fixed-point teleportation technology. After Aunt Val brought back the materials, the stalled research could finally continue.
Xu Sili hadn’t forgotten the hatred for Xenos and the previous emperor. He said that the Bewatt Empire had to pay the price!
Si Sheng held his hand. Upon hearing this, he lowered his eyes and said, “I can help.”
Even if the other party was an entire planet and a nation that was several times more powerful than the Roland Empire, it wouldn’t pose much of a threat to Si Sheng.
Xu Sili paused slightly. He looked sideways and touched Si Sheng’s cheek soothingly
OF course, he knew how powerful Si Sheng was.
Many things could be solved almost immediately if Si Sheng took action, but this wasn’t a long-term solution.
His goal was to make Roland truly strong. Thus, it was impossible to put all the burdens on Si Sheng. Roland must be allowed to be self-reliant and strong. Only then could they grow against the wind.
In this way, the Roland Empire would be able to continue to operate normally once he left his position.
Before Xu Sili could explain to him, Si Sheng had already held his hand and said helplessly, “Okay, I understand.”
He lowered his eyes. “I just don’t want you to work so hard.”
Xu Sili looked at him, slightly smiled and snuggled into the man’s arms.
“The hardest stage is over. With you here, when have I ever suffered?”
Now that Si Sheng was guarding him all the time, how could he have the chance to suffer?
Moreover, he had Aunt Val to take care of external affairs and Xenos and Silin to take care of internal affairs. Apart from training and thinking about development policies, there was really nothing else for him to do.
“But there is still something I need you for.”
Xu Sili narrowed his eyes. “Once the fixed-point teleportation technology is developed, you will be needed to take Arnauton’s life.”
It might be necessary to let the Roland Empire grow against the odds, but there was no need to really let them face an enemy that was several times stronger than themselves.
Killing Arnauton would not only make him feel better, but also make the Bewatt Empire fall into chaos without a leader. Then he would let Xiao Wu, who was lurking on Bewatt Star, do something…
Xu Sili thought about the next plan and became more and more excited.
Once the fixed-point teleportation technology came out and the number of players increased, perhaps Bewatt Star could be developed into an instance-like existence.
This would also enrich the gameplay.
After all, Starry Sky Age was his own project. There was nothing wrong with him doing the planning work.
“Let’s go back to the palace!”
Xu Sili pulled Si Sheng over and asked him to use teleportation, preparing to go to the bathhouse to experience his newly acquired skill.
He was looking forward to experiencing the merman tail! After all, he used to be a very avid player of holographic games.
“Your Majesty!”
The maids who had received the order had prepared the water for the bath early.
Due to Xu Sili’s request, the bath water wasn’t heated today. After all, it was hot in summer. Taking a cold bath would be more comfortable.
But tonight, Xu Sili didn’t let Si Sheng come along.
Si Sheng couldn’t understand it.
Facing the man’s aggrieved look, Xu Sili felt a bit soft-hearted. Finally, he said helplessly, “Stay outside first. Come in when I summon you.”
Before entering, he warned, “No peeping.”
Si Sheng could only nod in agreement.
As usual, Xu Sili dismissed all the maids and left only Marshal Si Sheng guarding outside the palace.
He entered and closed the door behind him.
Si Sheng stood outside with crossed arms. He couldn’t help reflecting on whether he had done something wrong today.
Was that why Ah Li turned him away?
What exactly was Ah Li going to do? Was there anything he couldn’t see?
Si Sheng pursed his lips tightly. His whole body exuded a cold aura that kept strangers away. No matter how itchy he was, he didn’t use his spiritual power to peek.
He would do what he promised Ah Li no matter what. But…
He moved his ears to take in all the sounds.
He had a keen sense of hearing. Even with the palace walls blocking his view, he could still clearly hear what was happening inside.
The sound of the belt being untied, the sound of fabric rubbing against skin, the sound of the young man’s bare feet stepping on the floor…
Si Sheng listened to these subtle sounds, constructed images in his mind and felt his Adam’s apple tighten.
By the bathtub, the silver-haired young man put his fingers into the bathtub.
A cool feeling came over him, alleviating some of the heat and making him sigh in comfort.
He gently scooped up a handful of water and splashed it on his face. Once he got used to the coolness, he stretched out his feet and slowly immersed himself in the water.
Xu Sili knew that his movements were heard by Si Sheng outside, so he was very cautious in his actions to avoid making any unusual noises.
He leaned on the edge of the bathtub, letting his long silver hair hang down and float in the water.
[Ding~ The conditions are met. the skill ‘Sea Overlord-Fishtail’ can be used.]
It seemed that this skill could only be used in water.
Xu Sili’s mind moved slightly.
[Ding~ Confirm to use the skill ‘Sea Overlord-Fishtail’.]
Confirmed.
Once Xu Sili confirmed the use of the skill, the system notification disappeared. Then he found a dazzling white light shining on his body.
There were only a few dim lights above the bathtub.
The white light instantly overshadowed the other lamps, illuminating the room brightly.
Xu Sili felt that his body became a bit strange. His legs, which were originally cross-legged, were forced to straighten and uncontrollably came together as if merging into one.
With this strange feeling, he couldn’t help swinging his legs.
In the white light, he vaguely saw a fish’s tail slapping the water and making a stirring sound.
Xu Sili couldn’t help his eyes widening.
F*k! It really turned into a fishtail!
Soon, the white light dissipated.
Xu Sili also saw the changes in his body more clearly. Under the shining water, in the dim light, he could see that his legs had turned into a silver fish tail.
The beautiful scales glowed in a mesmerizing manner underwater.
Xu Sili couldn’t help stretching out his hand. Just as he was about to touch the scales to see if he could feel anything, he caught a glimpse of something out of the corner of his eye and couldn’t help looking up.
Si Sheng appeared beside the bathtub, looking a bit nervous.
“Ah Li, what happened?”
He must’ve been startled by the light and the splashing sound of the skill. Seeing how anxious and worried he was, Xu Sili didn’t want to accuse him of running in against orders.
Just…
Xu Sili felt his ears burning when Si Sheng saw him like this.
He wanted to hide the fish tail, but the unheated bath water was so clear that the bottom of the tub could be seen. There was nowhere to hide.
“Ah Li?”
Si Sheng saw the young man’s current appearance and felt his breathing stagnant.
In the bathtub, the silver-haired young man was wet all over. His long hair floated in the water but couldn’t cover the fishtail shining with a silver light.
He was a bit shy. His cheeks were slightly red and his eyes avoided Si Sheng’s eyes, making him look charming and seductive.
Si Sheng seemed to be bewitched. Without any hesitation, he took a step forward and was next to the young man.
“This is…”
Si Sheng frowned. He looked down at the water, stretched out a hand and gently stroked the slippery scales.
Xu Sili’s face became redder and his body trembled slightly.
The man’s gray-blue eyes narrowed dangerously and his voice was filled with suppressed anger. “What did the sea elves do to you?”
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